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L. Rafaj Becová Runs for Mayor of Košice's Vyšné Opátske District

L. Rafaj Becová is seeking the position of mayor for Vyšné Opátske, a municipal district in Slovakia's second-largest city Košice. Her campaign focuses on connecting the Vyšné Opátske area with the Panoráma housing estate, emphasizing the need for better transportation links to neighboring districts. Rafaj Becová advocates for building quality relationships within the community and strengthening local ties. Her vision centers on creating a more integrated and connected district through improved infrastructure and community development initiatives.

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Arsonist targeting garbage containers across Košice at night, fires damage nearby cars

An unknown arsonist has been setting fire to garbage containers during nighttime hours across multiple streets in Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city and the main urban center of eastern Slovakia. The fires have spread beyond the targeted containers, causing damage to parked vehicles in the vicinity. Police are investigating the series of deliberate fires that have occurred in various neighborhoods throughout the city.

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Košice

Progressive Slovakia Announces Candidate for Mayor of Vyšné Opátske District in Košice

Progressive Slovakia has unveiled its candidate for mayor of Vyšné Opátske, a district within Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city. The progressive party is currently in negotiations with other political parties to secure broader support for their candidate in the upcoming local election. Vyšné Opátske is one of several municipal districts that make up the city of Košice, each with its own local government structure headed by a district mayor.

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Košice

Košice Approves New Urban Development Plan Allowing Tall Buildings Near River and Historic Areas

Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, has adopted a new territorial development plan that permits buildings up to 20 meters tall to be constructed near the Hornád River and in areas with valuable existing architecture. The updated urban planning regulations represent a significant change in the city's approach to development controls in sensitive areas. However, the new plan maintains restrictions on residential construction in garden plot areas, where family houses will continue to be prohibited for the time being.

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Košice

Railway Company to Open Košice Depot to Public for Train Festival in 2026

Slovakia's state railway company ZSSK will open its Košice locomotive depot to the public for a special train festival called Rušňoparáda on May 23-24, 2026. The two-day event will showcase historic steam locomotives, legendary trains, and modern rolling stock at the depot located on Pri bitúnku Street. The festival will give visitors rare access to see railway operations and equipment typically closed to the public. ZSSK, which operates Slovakia's passenger rail services, is organizing the event to display the full spectrum of the country's railway heritage alongside contemporary trains.

Košice Dnes
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Košice

Košice Public Transport Company Plans Five-Hour SMS Ticket Sales Suspension for System Update

The Košice Public Transport Company (DPMK) announced a planned five-hour suspension of SMS ticket sales due to a scheduled system update. The temporary service interruption will affect passengers who rely on mobile phone text messaging to purchase public transportation tickets in Slovakia's second-largest city. The company advised passengers in advance of the technical maintenance to allow them to plan alternative payment methods during the outage period.

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Košice

Košice Park Revitalization and Fountain Construction Proceeds on Schedule

Construction work on a new fountain and park revitalization project on Bašťovanského Street in Košice is proceeding according to plan, with preparatory work beginning in February and main construction starting in April. The project is being carried out by USD Lučenec, a company that won the contract with a bid of 212,181 euros including VAT. The investment aims to improve public space and environmental quality in the Dargovských hrdinov district, Slovakia's second-largest city. The project is primarily funded through European Union funds, with the city of Košice contributing an 8 percent co-financing share.

Košice Dnes
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Slovenian Ambassador Plants Tree in Košice Botanical Garden's Avenue of Distinguished Personalities

The Slovenian ambassador to Slovakia planted a tree in the Avenue of Distinguished Personalities at the Košice Botanical Garden, adding another specimen to the commemorative collection. The Avenue of Distinguished Personalities is a special section of the botanical garden where trees are planted to honor notable figures, with each tree serving as a living memorial. The ceremony represents part of ongoing diplomatic and cultural exchanges between Slovakia and Slovenia, two neighboring Central European nations that share historical ties from their time in former Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia respectively.

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Košice

Unannounced Inspection Conducted at Prešov Pathology Department

An unannounced inspection was carried out at the pathology department in Prešov, a city in eastern Slovakia. The inspection found that only painting work needed to be done to address any issues. Officials confirmed that the handling of bodies at the facility meets legal standards and maintains appropriate dignity in accordance with regulations.

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Major Investment Project Near Košice Completes Deep Drilling Operations

A major investment project near Košice has completed its deep drilling operations, with wells reaching depths of nearly four kilometers. The drilling phase encountered complications during the process, but project operators successfully resolved these technical challenges. The completion of the drilling work marks a significant milestone for what is described as a mega-investment in the eastern Slovak region, though specific details about the nature of the project and its ultimate purpose have not been disclosed.

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Košice

Drunk Driver Crashes into Ditch Near Hencovce with Blood Alcohol Over 2.3 Permille

A drunk driver crashed into a roadside ditch near Hencovce after failing to navigate a curve. Police tests revealed the driver had a blood alcohol level exceeding 2.3 permille, nearly five times Slovakia's legal limit of 0.5 permille. Hencovce is located in the Košice region of eastern Slovakia, where traffic accidents involving alcohol remain a persistent safety concern.

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Police to Address Unauthorized Black Cycling Trails Appearing in Košice Forest Park

Unauthorized black-grade cycling trails are increasingly appearing in Košice's forest park, prompting forestry officials to take a firm stance against the illegal modifications. Black trails represent the most difficult category of mountain bike routes, typically featuring steep terrain, technical obstacles, and challenging conditions. Forest managers have declared zero tolerance for these unauthorized trail modifications and will refer cases to police for investigation. The unauthorized trail construction represents both an environmental concern and a legal violation of forest management regulations in the protected woodland area.

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Košice

School Tournament to Cause Traffic Restrictions Around Košice Arena

A school sports tournament will lead to traffic restrictions in the area surrounding Košice Arena, Slovakia's second-largest city's main sports venue. The road from the shopping center to the intersection with Pri prachárni street will be completely closed during the event. The tournament represents one of several regular sporting events hosted at the arena, which serves as a key venue for ice hockey and other sports in eastern Slovakia.

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Slovak President Signs Košice Reform Law Despite Constitutional Concerns

Slovakia's president has signed legislation reforming the governance structure of Košice, the country's second-largest city, despite warnings from the country's ombudsman about potential constitutional violations. The new law adds a deputy mayor position, increases the number of city council members, and prepares for a reduction in the number of city districts. The Public Defender of Rights, Slovakia's ombudsman institution that protects citizens' rights and monitors legal compliance, has announced plans to challenge the legislation at the Constitutional Court. The ombudsman argues the reforms could create unequal voting power among citizens, violating constitutional principles of equal representation in municipal elections.

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Košice

Košice Begins Construction of New Walkable Fountain on Bašťovanského Street

Košice, Slovakia's second-largest city, has begun construction of a new fountain on Bašťovanského Street. The circular fountain will measure 5.4 meters in diameter and feature an underground water reservoir. The design will allow pedestrians to walk across the fountain surface, creating an interactive public water feature in the eastern Slovak city.

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Košice Municipal Forests Remove Storm-Damaged Trees Near Kráľova Studňa

Municipal Forests Košice is conducting cleanup operations to remove storm-damaged trees in the area around Kráľova Studňa, a popular recreational site near Slovakia's second-largest city. The forestry work will affect tourist movement in the area as crews work to clear fallen and damaged timber from recent severe weather. The operations are part of ongoing efforts to maintain safety and accessibility in the forested areas managed by the city's municipal forestry department, which oversees recreational zones used by hikers and nature enthusiasts in the region around Košice.

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Košice

Planned Power Outages Scheduled for Košice Region Next Week

Electricity distribution companies will conduct planned power outages across the Košice region from May 18-24, 2026, though the scope of these maintenance interruptions will be smaller than usual. Residents in affected areas are being advised to adjust their daily activities to accommodate the temporary power cuts. The Košice region, located in eastern Slovakia, regularly experiences scheduled electrical maintenance outages as part of grid infrastructure upkeep and improvements.

Košice Dnes
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